Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) - Level 5

More about the course

Do you want to live and work abroad teaching English? Or do you want to teach English to adult refugees in the UK? You can qualify as a TEFL teacher at Newcastle College.

This intensive Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) course, is the most internationally recognised language qualification.  It is ideal if you would like to teach English to adult speakers of other languages and want to get qualified in a short amount of time.

You may be looking to take a year out to teach abroad before going onto further study or employment, or perhaps you are looking for a career change and new challenge. You should have a real interest in language and how it works, be patient, resilient and enjoy working with people.

As part of the course you will be taught in small groups and replicate real teaching practice to develop your skills and knowledge of teaching. A key aspect of the course is giving feedback to your classmates as well as receiving it, all to help you to become a well-rounded teaching practitioner.

Entry requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old to study this course

• You should hold a Level 3 qualification

• You should have good written and spoken English at an appropriate level to access higher education.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) awarded by Cambridge English.

What will I learn?

• Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context

• Language analysis and awareness

• Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing

• Planning and resources for different teaching contexts

• Developing teaching skills and professionalism.

How is the course taught?

• Teaching practicals

• Group input sessions focusing on methodology and language analysis.

How am I assessed?

• Written assignments

• Assessed teaching practice.

Where can I progress after completing the course?

Upon completing this course, you may choose to progress into further TEFL qualifications, or you can go straight into the workforce as an English teacher to refugees in the UK, or to students abroad.